32 pictures of Edinburgh in the 00s that will make you want to go back in time

By Scotsman Reporter

Published 8th Jul 2019, 15:24 GMT

Updated 8th Jul 2019, 16:24 GMT

Hundreds of fans gathered.

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The 00s were a time for double denim, Boxing Day sales, queuing to see the stars at HMV and three bottles for the price of two at wine shops.

We share 32 pictures from our archive that will make you want to go back to the 00s to experience it all again.

The dim lighting made it the perfect place to take your date.

placeholder image — The dim lighting made it the perfect place to take your date.

People Queue in Princes Street for a chance to meet Katie Price AKA Jordan.

placeholder image — People Queue in Princes Street for a chance to meet Katie Price AKA Jordan.

2004 prices seem like a bargain now.

placeholder image — 2004 prices seem like a bargain now.

Even in the rain.

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Three young festival goers in 2001. Picture: JPIMEDIA

placeholder image — Three young festival goers in 2001. Picture: JPIMEDIA

Shame it's not coming back this year.

placeholder image — Shame it's not coming back this year.

Postcards on walls were a classic touch.

placeholder image — Postcards on walls were a classic touch.

.. and hot dogs a steal at 2.50.

placeholder image — .. and hot dogs a steal at 2.50.

Before the days of streaming music online.

placeholder image — Before the days of streaming music online.

We are still grieving its closure.

placeholder image — We are still grieving its closure.

Dancing on the tables was par for the course.

placeholder image — Dancing on the tables was par for the course.

Cheap drinks galore.

placeholder image — Cheap drinks galore.

.. and worth skiving off work for.

placeholder image — .. and worth skiving off work for.

Whereto? in Tollcross was one of many.

placeholder image — Whereto? in Tollcross was one of many.